$139 Cheap Qantas Airways flights Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

Use the “Price (lowest to highest)” filter on Expedia to search for cheap Qantas round-trip flights from $355 from CNS to SYD. Affordable one-way options from $139 are also available.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas flights to Sydney are usually more affordable in the quieter months of May and August. Whether you’re searching for a one-way or a return ticket, you could land a better deal then.

Search for affordable Qantas flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) one to three months before your day of departure. Travelers who book domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance can save 25% compared to those who book just 6 to 12 days ahead. Regardless of fare type and itinerary, the best day to book a domestic flight is usually Sunday and the most expensive day tends to be Monday. Passengers who book on a Sunday can save 6% on average compared to those who book their travel on a Monday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Qantas operates direct flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD), with 9 departures each week. Simply select the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters during your search on Expedia to find all direct Qantas flights to SYD.

It takes around 2h 55m to fly nonstop from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) with Qantas.

Wednesday has the most Qantas flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD). With 2 daily departures, this is the best day to find something that will suit your schedule.

The first flight from CNS to SYD with Qantas departs at 12:35PM UTC+10. You’ll touch down at 4:30PM UTC+11. The final Qantas flight of the day leaves at 5:30PM UTC+10 and arrives at 9:25PM UTC+11. With 20% fewer cancellations for departures before midday, beginning your travel day early is often the best option.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Qantas flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Sydney land at Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD). This is the main gateway here.

On a standard economy flight with Qantas from CNS to SYD, passengers can bring 1 checked-in bag up to 66 lb with dimensions not exceeding 62 inches in total. For hand luggage, you can have 1 cabin bag weighing up to 22 lb and measuring no more than 22 inches x 9 inches x 14 inches. Weight and size limits can differ based on your cabin class and fare type. To make sure you don’t get caught with extra fees at the terminal, check your Qantas booking or look up the airline’s website before packing.

Traveling from CNS to SYD with Qantas comes with plenty of perks, including an excellent in-flight experience and a 4-star airline rating. Plus, when booking through Expedia, One Key™ members can earn OneKeyCash™* to spend on select future travel purchases. That’s in addition to the Qantas Frequent Flyer points you can earn with Qantas.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

For the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) route, Qantas typically flies Airbus A321 and Airbus A320 planes. Don’t forget that last-minute changes can occur for operational purposes, meaning your flight may be on a different aircraft.

You can usually change or cancel your flight, although there may be additional fees if your booking was made over 24 hours ago. Need flexible options? Use Expedia’s “Changes included” or “No cancel fee” filter to find flights that won’t penalize you if you need to alter your plans. To make changes, visit “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for more details.